Beacon College: Review & Facts
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Beacon College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 430 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1989 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Leesburg, Florida.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
10
Fair
At Beacon College you can earn your associate's degree or bachelor's degree.Beacon College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 10 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Computer Science, Social Work, and Graphic Design and Animation. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
89%
Good
The student retention rate at Beacon College is high at 89% (well above Florida average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Beacon College is below average: 55%. Nearly 7% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at Beacon College is good, 11:1. Find out more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$42,900
High
Average tuition cost is extremely high, $42,600 annually. The additional fees at Beacon College not covered by tuition are roughly $300; this totals $42,900 a year.Read the details about Beacon College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
45%
As reported in recent government data, 473 applications were submitted and 211 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to enroll at this school.This college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
Yes
To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Beacon College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (352) 787-7660 or check Beacon College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$7,800
High
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Beacon College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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Grade
D
Unsafe
Beacon College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 500 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high - approximately $7,800 a year.Based on the college crime information, Beacon College appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
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Post Address: Beacon College, 105 E Main St, Leesburg, Florida 34748, USA
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